Welder

Job Title: Welder (TIG Aluminum & Stainless)

Job Description

This role focuses on TIG welding aluminum and stainless steel components used in high-volume production of pizza pans and related products for commercial food operations. You will start with basic tacking and progressively develop into full TIG welding responsibilities, using a foot-pedal TIG machine to fuse precise corner joints. The position offers the opportunity to build speed and accuracy in a clean manufacturing environment while cross-training in different departments as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel using a TIG welder with a foot pedal.
• Fuse the corners of pizza pans with four welds at 90-degree angles, ensuring strong and clean joints.
• Start with tacking operations and progressively take on full TIG welds as skills develop.
• Primarily fabricate pizza pans and assist in producing related products such as pizza cutters and other commercial pizza tools.
• Perform occasional MIG welding on stainless steel to weld racks and other components as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand dimensions, weld locations, and fabrication requirements.
• Follow detailed work instructions and directions from supervisors to meet production and quality standards.
• Maintain high precision and attention to detail to ensure consistent weld quality and product appearance.
• Increase production output over time, starting with smaller quantities (e.g., 25 pans, then 50) and working toward a target of approximately 400 pans per day once fully trained.
• Adhere to manufacturing and fabrication processes, including proper setup, handling, and operation of welding equipment.
• Cross-train and assist in different departments based on production needs and workflow demands.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and a positive attitude to support team productivity and overall plant performance.

Essential Skills

• Basic welding experience with the ability to perform fundamental welds safely and accurately.
• TIG welding experience or exposure, especially on aluminum and stainless steel, or a strong willingness to learn and develop TIG skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for manufacturing and fabrication work.
• Precision and strong attention to detail to produce consistent, high-quality welds.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or fabrication environments, including production workflows.
• Capability to follow directions closely and adapt to feedback from supervisors and trainers.
• Willingness to cross-train into different departments depending on the needs of the business.
• Strong attendance and a positive, cooperative attitude in a production setting.
• Ability to build speed and efficiency, with the goal of completing a pizza pan weld in under one minute once trained.
• Comfort working with aluminum for the majority of the time (approximately 8590%) and stainless steel for the remainder (approximately 1015%).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with TIG welding on both aluminum and stainless steel in a production environment.
• Experience with MIG welding on stainless steel, particularly for racks and similar assemblies.
• Experience in manufacturing or metal fabrication, especially in high-volume production.
• Ability to work toward and sustain high daily output targets in a repetitive production process.
• Interest in developing advanced TIG techniques and improving weld speed and consistency over time.

Why Work Here?

The organization invests in developing welding talent by actively upskilling employees in TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel, helping you become more valuable and desirable in the trade. Performance-based raises and progression opportunities reward growth and improvement rather than just tenure. The work is straightforward and well-suited to those who enjoy production welding and take pride in building speed and precision. You join a supportive environment that values reliability, continuous learning, and skill development, offering a clear path to enhance your welding career.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean manufacturing environment with multiple production lines and departments, providing exposure to a variety of processes and tasks. The role centers on production welding using TIG machines with foot pedals and occasional MIG welding equipment, primarily on aluminum components with some stainless steel work. The setting emphasizes consistent, repetitive production where speed and accuracy are important, and you will gradually increase your output as you become more proficient. Cross-training opportunities allow you to move between departments as production needs shift, creating variety in your day-to-day work while maintaining a structured, orderly plant environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.